sialectasis
Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causesCystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).
/ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).
Origin
From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from sialo- + eFrom international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from sialo- + ectasis.
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Synonyms
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